by Susan Itell | Jul 3, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Here you go….here are another batch of beauties that are "walking the runway" I think that it is soooo darn fun to see what others make….we all have an inner gift and we all love to share and we all love to see.
I can remember when Hannah was learning to ride, a trainer told her that the best thing she could do is watch, watch, and watch some more….reason being – this is how you learn….and I think that this is very similar with card making…it is fun to see other ideas, give them a try, if it works – great, if not – don't do it again!
Here you go….enjoy and I know that these ladies would love some love and comments…you all are so wonderful in doing this, and trust me…it does make a difference!
I tried to put in the scrolling store some of the key products these talented stampers used….hope it helps!
This is just adorable! Rosanne makes me SMILE with her white dashes and dots….(A stamper after my own heart) This sentiment is from one of my HANDS DOWN favorite stamp sets and YES – it is still available. It is NOT in the catalog but if you remember, it was one of those released in the Winter. This is such a fun card and I adore the fun shape!
p.s. – The other stamp set she used, Crazy About you….is a FABULOUS set….but I totally recommend that you purchase it as a bundle and I also like it in the photopolymer as it is so easy to use the sentiments!
Is this beautiful or what! I love Jane's colors that she used…so soothing yet so classic. Jane is a SUD and as you can see….a great one at that! WOWZERS on the watercoloring, this stamp set, The Wetlands is such a classic stamps et that works for many great cards.
Jane has been an amazing friend to my family for years and I used to be in a Stamp Club with her and some amazing and fun ladies…we have shared many fun times together.
This is soooo darn cute! When I saw this single stamp in the catalog, I was on my very 1st order! You know that I adore single stamps but to me, there is something that is so fun about this one. I love Nancy's choice of the framelits, I think it is the new Lots of Labels Framelits. Clean, simple and oh so sweet – love it!
Stunning….just stunning! These colors are so rich and fun together. Georgette did such a great with not only her color selections, I love all of the textures….there is ribbon, bakers twine…candy dots! This paper from the new paper stacks is just filled with oodles of great prints and bold colors.
In Georgette's note she commented that she adores the paper prints in these new 6 X 6 paper stacks and also….something that made me smile HUGE….her nephew had a Jack Russell names Eddie!
That's is for today….I must say – I was running out of steam yesterday and I was a good girl and laid down….
Thank you all for all of the great cards and well wishes….there are more to come so please pop back. You all do such a great job and they are so special to me.
In closing, I thought that this picture of Rosie was appropriate with how I feel….she is sooooo darn cute but also such a mess. Someone asked me what she is…..hmmmm – not sure but Jack Russell for sure….and maybe Chihuahua…she is super tiny…..she only weighs 8 lbs. but she acts like she weighs 100 lbs. – she is a tough little girl!
Until tomorrow…..Please feel free to email me if you need anything….the guys are going fishing tomorrow morning so it is me and my precious pooches!
Like this:
Like Loading...
by Susan Itell | Jul 2, 2015 | Watercoloring |
It is Thursday and that means it is the day of the Week for the Pals Paper Art challenge…now you could see from yesterday's cards…that there are a ton of talented stampers out there, so – how about it? Play along. Today is a color challenge and here is the palette we are working with today! Summer to the max.
I adore the boldness of these colors and at first glance I was going to do something very bold, perhaps a color block…then I thought about masking stripes. You see, it is super fun to look at something and then try to figure out how you want to go with it!
I love a card that has a bunch of "white space"….how about you? To me, white space really makes a clean and classic look.The inspiration for today's card came from a Hostess Stamp set that is a "keeper"…..
I decided to do some water-coloring…the fun and relaxing technique that you simply cannot mess up…just keep doing it – the more you do it, the more confident you will become. I was actually surprised that it turned out as well as I used our regular card stock.
I am LOVIN' the new heavy white paper and I used that as the base for the 4 1/2" square card. The may pice is the regular weight…
I also totally forgot to use Black Staz On….today I used the Memento (which is not waterproof) but it worked! I was careful not to have too much water on the aqua painter. With the Cucumber crush being sooooo bold….I barely touched the painter to get the most faint tint of green.
The embossing also adds a great touch, it literally only takes a second to run the stylus down the simply scored tool, but the end result is totally worth it!
I used scraps of dimensionals to lift up the flower…nothing is ever wasted with the stampin dimensionals! The "stamping vitamins" that we could never be without!
Let's touch on the sentiment…..great, clean, classic and the font – beautiful! I used the Night of Navy to not only stamp the sentiment but to mat it, uses the SPEED TOOLS…our Circle Punches….the 2" one is on the weekly deals….if you do not have it….HIT that button as it is a very versatile punch as it works with many sentiments.
The liner….from the In Color Envelope Liner Paper….(oops, I forgot to put that in the "scrolling store") – this is fabulous to work with and the value – WOW, how can you go wrong at the price of $6.00 for the pack!
Ta-da….thoughts? I think it is a pretty card and it really is super easy to "fussy cut" out the flower. Please do not stress over cutting things out – remember, use the "back" of your scissors…not the "tips" and also the BIG key is to use a great pair of scissors…like our paper snips (just hide them or your family members will take them)!
Please pop over to the Pals Paper Site and see what the other designers come up with and then…..go get inky! If you need help uploading, please feel free to email me and I will be glad to help you!
WOWZERS – you all LOVED the parade yesterday and tomorrow there will be more! Great news….my favorite "Sheep Herder" sent me the directions to make that adorable dog card…..I will attempt to make a dog for you and then blog about it so you can make a kennel yourself!
I am so thankful that you all gave sooooo much love and support to everyone with your comments. I did read them all and I have answered many….I will finish today – I am so blessed that you all are so sweet to leave so many comments!
I am SUPER HAPPY that the Regals and Neutrals Paper Stacks are order-able now and I am a busy bee trying to get the backlog of the product share out!
Thanks for always making me smile…..I appreciate you and value your time! Until tomorrow!
Like this:
Like Loading...
by Susan Itell | Jul 1, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Good Morning! You know that I am always honest with you…and I briefly want to say that I was very sadden by the Stampin' Up! Sale yesterday (I say, very limited offerings).
As I shared, we really do not know what is going to be on the sales…and with the "hype" from the Home Office, I really thought it was going to a super special offering for you.
It is important for me to let you know that I always try to put your interest first and I did (along with a bunch of other SUD's that it was going to be special)….I'm over it….time for FUN! My lip was hanging down and I truly did not even want to look at the computer.
(I did think that this click art was sweet)
It's a NEW day and it's a GREAT day…..here you go with some BEAUTIFUL CARDS that were sent to me….this is just the 1st wave so if you do not see yours….please do not worry…..I will share another day!
We are getting ready to have a terrible storm so I have just saved this and if we lose power I might have to finish in the morning!
Here you go!
There is a funny story about this…..last evening around seven I was in "command central"…my bed, my trusty pillows and my dogs! I saw a car drive down our lane and then the doorbell rang – dogs went nuts – and no one was here in the house.
When John came home after work, he moved my scooter to give me a kiss and forgot to push it back beside side my bed. I was too afraid to slide off our bed as it is very high and then I saw the car leave….I was sad.
John was mowing one field, James was mowing another an I said to them – DID YOU SEE MRS. STARK drive in….nope! The goodie was in the fern at the front door and it is adorable!
Please do not forget the great packaging that Stampin' Up! has and I adore using these masks to make the super fun POLKA DOTS. A great value! (They were filled with Chocolate Chip Cookies…..YUM!!!)
Is this simplicity at its best? This is one stamp set that is overlooked in the catalog and it certainly does make a super sweet card. Do you see the must have punch set that I always preach about…the Itty Bitty Accents Pack – how simple and fun.
I had to share the below envelope….isn't this a sweet way to make the mailman smile – love it!
Now if this does not bring a smile to your face….email me! This is from Mary Ann – do you all remember her…the super clever stamper that made that 3-D sheep that we all had so much fun with – We always end an email or letter with "Sheep Rock"!
Every time I see a sheep I think of her and then I must admit – I burst out laughing as my sheep looked like they were on stilts and then one looked like Rod Stewart……I just love all of you guys!
This is just adorable – you are one talented stamper and a super friend – just thinking of that day we laughed is priceless. (I see your governor has joined the race)
I planned to share with you a couple more today (as you will see in the scrolling store) but the storm is right over us now….
Let me leave you with a cute quote…again, I was really frustrated with how yesterday went….but I have moved forward and I think that these adorable cards will bring you sunshine and inspiration!
Please leave these talents stampers some comments of WOOT-WOOT! – Fantastic…..Thank you sooooo much!
Like this:
Like Loading...
by Susan Itell | Jun 30, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Good Morning and I truly have no idea what Stampin' Up! is doing today…as we will find out at the same time but let's start at the weekly deals (this kind of makes it hard for us bloggers as we are truly clueless as to what is up their sleeve)
I just popped in to add this clip art….I think that Stampin' Up! must be waiting to really stock that clearance at a time that might be more fair for others……(fingers crossed) but I really do not know….
Make sure that you click here to see the RE-STOCKED Clearance Rack…you will find deals up to 60% off.
I will come back in and revise my blog as I see the scoop and share with you my picks!
As I shared with you last evening, below you will see a chart of all of the FUN today! June 30th marks the end of the Stampin' Up! year so let's end it in a BANG!
I deeply thank each and everyone of you that pops onto my blog, shops in their jammies with me and supports me to continue to go forward and have fun with Stampin' Up!
I love what I do and I do know that our Stampin' Up! fun does make a difference.
I am not going anywhere and I would love for you to be on the fun "Simple Stampin' Adventure"…I like to make a difference, to be able to encourage people to unleash their creativity and to be a part of a positive and inspiring group.
You know where I'll be today…"on my bum"….please feel free to email me or if you want to fill that kit up with $125.00 worth of these DEALS – I say – go for it….that is super smart…remember you'll get to….
- pick $125.00 worth of product and only pay $99.00 (anything = deals, clearance, product.)
- You will be able to take a one time 30% discount (within your 1st 45 days) for an order over $150.00. (this perk is going away…but if you join the fun today, you'll get the deal)
- You will be able to see and pre-order from the Holiday Catalog, (I adore this perk)
- The best thing that most of you worry about…that you need to do things, like teach classes…do workshops….do scary things like this….just have fun and don't complicate it!
- You know what I say….and this is exactly what I did….I DID IT FOR ME…do something your yourself!
It's Super Easy...CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR STARTER KIT...and enjoy the sale!
I hope that you are able to get some goodies….doesn't this kind of remind you of the days you stood in line for a specific toy your child wanted….only to get to the end of the line and found out there were no more left!
I think that it is GREAT that as "adults" we still have a sense of "fun & games" with our Stampin' FUN!
Until tomorrow…..is a parade of paper beauty queens!
Like this:
Like Loading...
